Chinese cars
Coverage of Chinese cars in the Nexus archive.
- BYD’s first humanoid robots; Brazil named biggest buyer of Chinese cars: 7 EV reads
BYD plans to debut its first humanoid robots in August as Chinese electric car makers expand into embodied artificial intelligence. Brazil has been named the largest buyer of Chinese cars, including electric vehicles.
- Brazil becomes world’s top buyer of Chinese cars as imports jump 147%
Brazil became the world’s largest importer of Chinese cars in the first five months of 2024, purchasing $5.2 billion worth of vehicles, a 147% increase from the previous year. The surge occurred as automakers rushed to ship cars before a July tariff hike, surpassing Russia and Belgium in import volume.
- Are Chinese cars really cheaper than the well-known brands we've loved for decades?
The article questions whether Chinese cars are more affordable compared to long-standing popular car brands. It prompts a comparison between Chinese automotive offerings and established global brands in terms of pricing.
- Uruguay’s EV Tax Exempts Cheap Chinese Cars and Hits Tesla
Uruguay's new EV tax, effective January 1, 2027, exempts cars valued under $19,000 from customs duties, imposes 5% on vehicles between $19,001 and $27,000, and 9% on those above $27,000. Tesla is affected by the tax, while cheaper Chinese EVs benefit from the exemption.
- As auto costs rise, will the US miss the golden age of electric vehicles?
Slate Auto, a Jeff Bezos-backed Detroit-based electric vehicle startup, introduced an affordable pickup truck priced at $24,950. However, the US faces rising auto costs and competition from cheap Chinese electric vehicles, which can be purchased for as little as $10,000.
- As auto costs rise, will the US miss the golden age of electric vehicles?
The article discusses rising auto costs in the US and the emergence of Slate Auto, a Jeff Bezos-backed EV startup offering an affordable pickup truck. However, the US industry faces competition from cheaper Chinese electric vehicles, potentially missing the global EV transition's golden age.
- Cheap Chinese Goods Are Flooding Peru as U.S. Tariffs Bite
Chinese goods account for 34% of Peru's imports in early 2026, driven by the US-China trade war redirecting shipments. Chinese cars are the fastest-growing import category in Peru.
- Texas border city is filling up with sleek CHINESE cars that are illegal to buy in the United States
A Texas border city is experiencing an influx of sleek Chinese cars that are prohibited from being sold in the United States due to regulatory or legal restrictions.
- Chinese cars will soon take over Britain's roads. I've tested them and spoken to insiders… here's what you need to know before you buy one, says motoring editor ROB HULL
The article discusses the increasing presence of Chinese cars in Britain's market, with insights from testing and industry insiders. Motoring editor Rob Hull provides guidance on considerations for potential buyers.